Melissa Goad

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Melissa Goad
Born (1982-07-10) July 10, 1982 (age 38)
Seattle, Washington, United States
Occupationactress
Years active2006–present
Website http://www.melissagoad.com/

Melissa Goad (born July 10, 1982) is an actress and model, mostly known for independent dramas and horror movies.

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Early life

Melissa-Rae Annette Goad was born July 10, 1982 in Seattle, Washington and grew up in nearby Kent. [1] She was entered in a beauty pageant by her mother at the age of 5, which inspired her to become an actor. She participated in her school's drama programs as she grew up. [2] She continued her studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood and graduated in 2005. [3]

Career

Goad was on the reality show, Live Like a Star on Fox. She also had a starring role in the movie Real Witches: An Intimate Portrait on Lifetime. When Goad auditioned for the lead for the internet series, The Bicyclist, the creator wrote a part specifically for Goad to be on the series. [3] Goad starred in, produced and edited the drama Shaniko, which was an award-winning selection for the Washougal International Film Festival. [4] Goad by herself opens the dark and disturbing slasher flick, The Taken. [5] The film was an official selection for Seattle's True Independent Film Festival and awarded Best Slasher Effects. [6] Goad is one of the founding members of The World Bikini Football League. She starred in Eyes in the Dark with fellow TWBFL founder, Maureen Francisco. Goad is now[ when? ] living in Southern California hoping to start a new team for Bikini Football. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Internet Movie Database Biography". imdb.com. 2010-06-21.
  2. ↑ "Your Investment at Work". Kent School District Community Connections. 2010-06-21. Archived from the original on 2009-11-17.
  3. 1 2 "Talking with Melissa Goad" (PDF). TheBicyclist.tv. 2010-06-21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-07-11. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  4. ↑ "2008 Washougal International Film Festival Winners" (PDF). WashougalFilmFest.org. 2010-06-21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-14.
  5. ↑ "Get Taken in This Early Movie Trailer". 28dayslateranalysis.com. 2010-01-10.
  6. ↑ "STIFF profile". TheStranger.com. 2010-06-22.
  7. ↑ "Bikini football blitzes the Northwest". Bellevue Reporter. 2010-08-24.


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